APICO
2D beekeeping sim about breeding bees and restoring island species
ellraiser, TNgineers · Published by Whitethorn Games · Released May 20, 2022
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 92% of 2,046
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 11
- peak 24h 22
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update
- 1 month ago
- Aug 13, 2026
Free demo available, 2 playing it now: get the demo.
What is APICO?
APICO is a 2D beekeeping sim set across islands with different habitats. After leaving a city job for your family home, you explore, gather materials, craft equipment, crossbreed bees, make and sell honey, and return lost species to the wild. You can play alone or with friends in online co-op.
For you if...
- +you prefer low-pressure projects without strict deadlines
- +you like experimenting with breeding combinations
- +you want to keep bees with friends online
Not for you if...
- −you want a story that directs your progress
- −you dislike juggling several crafting and breeding tasks
What players say
92% of 2,046 reviews are positive
Players praise the pixel art and the variety of bees and other wildlife to discover. The most common complaint is that processing materials and tending machines become repetitive; some players also find the guidance thin and the interface awkward.
Screenshots and trailer
APICO system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 (4th Gen)
- Graphics
- Intel HD Integrated
- Memory
- 4 MB RAM
- Storage
- 250 MB available space
- Notes
- We recommend you try running the free demo first!
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 72
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Steam Deck: Verified
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
- External controllers are not supported for the primary player
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Simplified Chinese.
Tags
- Exploration
- Management
- Sandbox
- Education
- Nature
- Immersive Sim
- Building
- Casual
- 2D
- Open World
- Cute
- Relaxing
- Top-Down
- Simulation
- Pixel Graphics
- Online Co-Op
Recent updates
- Aug 13, 2026 · 4.5.1
- Jul 23, 2026 · 4.5.0 - Preview!
- Jun 12, 2025 · 4.4.2
- Jun 8, 2025 · 4.4.1
- Jun 6, 2025 · 4.4.0 HF1
4 DLC available.
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